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LegoLand
LEGOLAND is located
in Carlsbad, which is about 30 minutes north of San Diego. This is a must
if you have children under the age of 10. This park is great for the
little ones because there are rides they actually get to go on unlike many
theme parks. There are some that have height restrictions that children
under the age of 2 or 3 would not be able to go on. There was only a few
my tall 2 year old was not able to go on. But this park was created for
younger children. This park would be a day long trip. Most children find
rides they want to do over and over again.
When you first enter there are shops and a bakery. You
won’t want to miss the Welcoming Dinosaur. This is a bright red
dinosaur standing nine feet tall and 34 feet from his nose to the tip of
his tail, made completely from LEGO bricks.
Next is the Village
Green area of the park.
Safari Trek The
first ride is the Safari Trek which you board small jeeps and venture into
the wilds of Africa and see life-sized giraffes, zebras, lions and more -
all made from LEGO bricks. Children must be 34 inches tall to ride and 40
inches tall to ride without an adult or someone older than 10 years old.
Fairy Tale Brook This is a boat ride and it
features many favorite childhood fairy tales. Be sure to keep an eye out
for the Wolf! He is up to his normal no good tricks! There is no height
requirement on this ride.
Water Works Be prepared
to spend some time here and if you don’t want your kids to get wet until
the end of the trip, take the park backwards because this is an area where
the kids get to play with water. I saw so many moms and dads upset that
their children were running and jumping in puddles and it was hard to see
the children try to refrain from it! The kids really enjoyed this part of
the park.
Duplo Playtown If you
want to sit and relax for a little while and let the children run wild,
this is the place to do it. It is geared towards younger children. There
are several little houses and places to get hands on playtime. It looks
like a place where local moms and dads bring their children and better
than any park I have ever seen.
Duplo Train This is a
great little train with bright colors. It has no height restriction so can
be for any age. If the child is less than 36 inches tall he or she must be
accompanied with a friend 10 years or older.
Village Theater This is
an outside theater that has a show scheduled a few times daily. Be sure to
get a schedule when you arrive if you would want to see a show.
Magic Theater This
is where you find out all the secrets of how they did they do that! Be
sure to get there early and the doors close at show times.
Ristorante Brickolini You
can get wood fired pizza at this restaurant.
Corner Shop Apparel
store and sports equipment.
Fairy Tale Sale Store for
fairy tale merchandise
Next area in the park
can be a few different ones but here is Fun
Town.
Driving School Here
children ages 6 to 13 can drive real electric cars and earn their official
LEGOLAND driver’s license.
Junior Driving School Same
as above but it is for children ages 3 to 5 and a smaller course.
Skipper School This is a
boat ride where children learn boating skills by going through a boating
course. Must be 34 inches to ride and if less than 48 inches must be
accompanied by someone 10 years or older.
Sky Patrol Lego
helicopters that get to be operated by the children and they enjoy going
up and down and round and round! Must be 34 inches to ride and if less
than 40 inches must be accompanied by someone 10 years or older.
Flight Squadron Here
children get to fly their own airplanes. Must be 34 inches tall to ride
and below 36 inches must have someone 10 years but no one over 12 is
allowed to ride this.
Adventures’ Club Take
a walk through an Amazon rain forest made from legos.
Lego Factory Tour Take a
tour through a factory with machines that show you the process of
assembling legos.
The Rockin Robots Band This
is located inside the Lego Cool Club.
Fun Town Square Another
place to catch shows.
Fun Town Stage This is
where you can watch “the big test” which shows the town’s fire
department and how they make the town safe.
Fun Town Market Restaurant Meals
here are prepared and served right in front of you.
Fun Town Hot Dog Get
your hot dogs here and don’t forget the chili!
Burger Stop Next to the
Driving School you can get a burger with some fries.
Lego Cool Club This is
the hangout for master model builders and has ice cream, floats and other
snacks.
Brick Brothers Trading Company Store
to buy more merchandise.
Photo Bus LEGOLAND Driver’s
license photos are here.
Pit Stop You can buy
your driving school merchandise here.
Family Care Center This
is an important place to be aware of. If you need help this is the place
to go. Lost children or a parent as they like to put it is located here!
Garden Restaurant is another place to eat that is
not located in the The Garden.
The Ridge
is another area of the park.
Sky Cruiser This
is one you will see on the way into the park. Pedal your way around the
ridge in high flying people-powered vehicles. You must be 36 inches to
ride and if fewer than 48 inches, accompanied by someone 10 years or
older.
Kid Power Towers You can
see the entire park from this ride. It is a ride in which you pull
yourself up to the top of the tower and then free fall to the bottom. It
is slow so kids can enjoy the free fall. You must be 36 inches to ride and
if less than 48 inches be accompanied by someone 10 years or older.
Across the bridge after Kid Power Towers is Miniland.
This is the heart of LEGOLAND. Here you will see so many amazing lego
creations. There are over 20 million legos featured here. There are so
many things to look at that there is a good chance you might miss
something. But you can take a guided boat ride on The Coast Cruise.
The Coast Cruise is located at The Lake.
If you are lucky you will get a very funny lady for your guide. Also in
Miniland you can visit Model Shop. This is where you can see what
the Master Builders are creating for the park.
If you have your own lego master builders with you or
someone who just loves to play with Legos, the Imagination
Zone is a place you can spend some time.
Lego Manic Clubhouse Here you
can become a member of the Lego Club and test software and other
creations.
Duplo Play For younger
children, Duplos are available for their imaginations.
Build and Test Here you can
build a car and then test it on the track.
Lego Mindstorms Here you
can build a robot.
Aquazone Wave Racers This
is a ride where you get to power ski through waves while trying to avoid
water blasts. You must be 40 inches to ride and if less than 48 inches
must be accompanied by someone 10 years or older.
Lego Show Place This is a show
on life on Mars and you get to learn a new language- Martian!
Pizza Mania You can get pizza
here or a drink.
Next area of the park
is Lego Explorations
Test Track This
rollercoaster allows you to feel the power of speed, braking, and
maneuvering in a full size lego vehicle. You must be 40 inches tall to
ride and if under 48 inches you must be with someone 10 years or older.
Test Track Diner A
full service restaurant with fresh food.
Lego Technic shop Place
to purchase you Technic products.
Ride Photography Pick up
your picture from Test Track here.
The final area of the
park is Castle Hill.
The Dragon A “gravity
coaster” that gives you a funny and great view of the life behind the
scenes in the LEGOLAND Castle! Must be 40 inches to ride and if under 48
inches, must be with someone 10 years or older.
Spellbreaker This
rollercoaster suspends you while it takes you on a fast and fun ride. Must
be 36 inches to ride and if under 48 inches must ride with someone 10
years or older.
The Royal Joust Ride on
horses and pretend joust with other riders. Must be 36 inches to ride and
can not be over 12 years old. This is a one-person ride.
The Hideaways This is a
huge climbing structure with so many different areas to explore that a
parent can get lost very easily. My advice is let your kids go for it but
have someone keeping guard to the entrance and exit at all times. Our
youngest was able to take off while we were trying to find them in this
huge fort. There are so many places to go in this fort that it can take
awhile to find your children. And don’t try to keep up with your
children in this because there is just no way. There are park people in
this area also trying to keep an eye on wandering children and make sure
everyone is safe. This is a great place to let children get all their
energy out.
Enchanted Walk Take a
nature walk through these lego models.
Builders Guild Ten of
thousands of legos are available for busy builders.
Courtyard Theater Shows
with medireview stories.
The Knights’ Table Barbecue Here
you can have a knight’s feast.
Castle Burger Get your
burgers and fries here.
Granny’s apple fries Fresh
cinnamon apple fries with vanilla dipping sauce, yummy.
Fool Scoops Ice cream
shop.
The King’s
Treasure Pan for gems and fortunes for a small
fee here.
Ride Photography The
Dragon ride photos are here.
The King’s Market Buy your
medireview merchandise here.
So that is the run down on LEGOLAND. There are plenty of
places to shop, eat, build, play, and have adventures. This was the
favorite of my 4 year old who still asks me to go back. It was a great
park for our family because my 2 year old could go on just about
everything and actually loved the rides I think more than his brother.
Some may want to consider staying close to the park and have two days for
it.
Prices for single day admission prices to LEGOLAND will be
$39.95 for adults, and $33.95 for children 3 through 16. 2-Day passes are
$47.00 for adults, and $41.00 for children 3 through 16.
~ Places to stay in San Diego that is in the area of
LEGOLAND are:
Carlsbad Inn and Beach Resort
3075 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad
CA 92008 760-434-7020
This hotel offers 62 suites
and many offer kitchenettes. The Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort offers
condominiums also for weekly rentals.
Rates range from
178.00-250.00 a night
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort
5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad
CA 92008 760-827-3200
This resort is located
across the street from LEGOLAND California, close to the beach and less
than 25 miles travel from SeaWorld San Diego, the San Diego Zoo and the
Wild Animal Park.
Rates range from
155.00 – 255.00 a night. Condos are also available for 265.00 – 400.00
a night.
Holiday Inn Carlsbad Legoland /Carlsbad by the Sea
850 Palomar Airport
Road, Carlsbad CA 92008 760-438-7880
This hotel features new
guest rooms situated on 22 acres of beautiful gardens with two classic
gazebos inviting you to step outside and enjoy the famous Southern
California climate. Traveling with the family? Enjoy Holiday Inn
Carlsbad-by-the-Sea, the full service hotel in Carlsbad where KIDS 12 and
under EAT FREE (with parents) at TGI Friday’s Restaurant.
Rates range from
$119.00 to $149.00. They can also offer packages with LEGOLAND admission.
Fairfield Inn Carlsbad by Legoland
760 Macadamia Drive,
Carlsbad CA 92008 760-438-2828
At the brand new Fairfield
Inn Carlsbad near Legoland you can count on a friendly welcome, a clean
comfortable room, great features, amenities and service that will make you
want to return. And they get started each day with a free continental
breakfast that includes, hot, fresh-brewed coffee, assorted teas, fresh
fruit, hot & cold cereals, assorted breakfast breads, juices and milk.
Located 1/2 Mile off Carlsbad State Beach and only 2 miles from Legoland
California!
Rates range from
$89.00 to $109.00.
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
6450 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad,
CA 92009 760-476-0800
The Hilton Garden Carlsbad Beach is located
across the street from the beach in the City of Carlsbad. Legoland is
located within 2 miles of the hotel.
Rates range from 109.00 to 139.00.
You can stay anywhere
in San Diego and still go to LEGOLAND for the day. It is beautiful drive
from Mission Bay area to Carlsbad if you take the scenic route.
Remember to check with your travel agent about packages for
LEGOLAND. Many suppliers that travel agents work with have bought rooms
from the hotels in bulk and then can sell cheaper to travelers with
packages. Packages will also include taxes that will be included if you
reserve directly with the hotel.
You can easily find enough to do in San Diego for a
weeklong trip but if you only have time for a short trip, make sure that
LEGOLAND is on the itinerary. If you are visiting the Los Angeles or
Anaheim area, you can do a day trip to LEGOLAND also. Many packages for
Disneyland can include a one-day trip to LEGOLAND and provide
transportation from and to your hotel/LEGOLAND.
For more information on LEGOLAND, you can visit www.legoland.com
and to see more pictures, you can visit www.duganstravels.com
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